NYC, the nation's largest school district, bans AI for students through 8th grade

NEW YORK — New York City’s public schools will temporarily ban students in elementary and middle schools from using artificial intelligence tools in the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.

NYC, the nation's largest school district, bans AI for students through 8th grade

TL;DR

  • New York City public schools are temporarily banning AI tools.
  • The ban applies to elementary and middle school students.
  • The ban will be in effect for the upcoming school year.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the decision on Wednesday.